- CEO
- Tércio Borlenghi
- Full Time Employees
- 15,920
- Sector
- Commercial services
- Industry
- Miscellaneous commercial services
- Address
- Av. Angelica, 2330 ed. New England Rio de Janeiro SP Brazil 01228-200
- IPO Date
- Jul 13, 2020
- Business
- Ambipar Participações e Empreendimentos S.A. is a Brazil-based multinational specializing in environmental management and emergency response. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of services including integrated waste management solutions such as generation, transportation, recovery, and final disposal of waste; crisis management and emergency response for health, environmental, and asset-related incidents; industrial cleaning, repair, and maintenance services; maritime support including port and offshore vessel operations; water production and supply along with effluent management; energy generation from waste; decarbonization services; and digital solutions such as digital asset tokenization and blockchain technology applications. Ambipar operates primarily through its two main segments, Ambipar Environment and Ambipar Response, with emergency support bases across the Americas, Europe, and Africa, providing 24/7 crisis support. The company targets corporate and industrial clients seeking environmental compliance and sustainability solutions. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, Ambipar maintains a strategic focus on ESG-oriented business models and operational expansion.
Recently, Ambipar has been undergoing significant corporate governance restructuring to restore investor confidence following market challenges, including expanding its board and enhancing investor communications. The company continues to integrate acquisitions in line with its long-term growth strategy, having completed approximately R$3.0 billion in acquisitions over the past three years aimed at consolidating market presence and expanding geographic reach and service lines. In 2024, Ambipar shifted focus toward operational integration of acquired entities and organic growth driven by efficient performance. Notable recent investments include expanding its North American firefighting equipment fleet and Brazilian aerial service and hydrovacuum capabilities. Strategic activities also encompass the issuance of green bonds and ongoing debt restructuring efforts. Ambipar's recent acquisitions such as Zenith, a maritime support services provider, indicate targeted expansion within its response and environmental service segments. The company operates in multiple continents, with a growing international footprint supported by a focus on advanced technology integration and sustainability leadership.
This combination of comprehensive environmental services and strategic operational enhancements positions Ambipar as a leading player in the global environmental management and emergency response industry.